Album Reviews

This section includes a running list of the music reviews we publish. We also publish a lot of interviews, curate playlists, and podcast. Want to submit your music?

Kung Fu Jesus Releases Catchy and Uplifting Album, The Kantele Tapes

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 29, 2017 11:37 am Tagged With: Alternative, Electronic, multi-instrumentalist, Rock, Scotland, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Scotland based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kung Fu Jesus packs a powerful, infectious, classic-feeling rock and roll punch on his new album The Kantele Tapes. Beach Boys, Iggy Pop, and The Cure with a modern twist all wrapped into one?! Yes, Kung Fu Jesus packs that potent of a sonic punch. You will find your […]

The Foshays Deliver Digi-zine Motion Comic Rock, Listen To New Single ‘Til It’s Gone

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 29, 2017 9:52 am Tagged With: garage rock, Minnesota, Punk, punk rock, Rock

Minneapolis based rockers The Foshays have delivered their infectious, head noddin’, toe tappin’, punk infused new single ‘Til It’s Gone. Clocking in at only 2 minutes and 15 seconds, ‘Til It’s Gone is one of the most contagious, memorable punk jams I have heard in quite some time. Labeled as digi-zine motion comic rock, it […]

Leisure McCorkle Captures Travels and Human Experiences In Song

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 29, 2017 9:37 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Alternative, Rock, singer, songwriter

Leisure McCorkle is an anthropologically minded nomadic troubadour who creates music that captures the experiences of his travels as well as the essence of what it is to be a human on planet Earth in modern times. Coming from the DIY punk scene, Leisure has carved a lane all to himself. With 8,000 miles and […]

Edward Mena Releases New Single, Amor Absoluto: Medley Tributo a Julio Iglesias

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 28, 2017 9:59 am Tagged With: Pop, singer

Spanish language singer and creative talent Edward Mena has arrived with his newest single, as a tribute to Julio Iglesias, titled Amor Absoluto. Amor Absoluto consists of a medley of four of Julio’s most successful hits blended into one great sounding track. Edward’s impressive and seasoned voice is a powerful force which fills the listener […]

Jorunn Hodne Delivers Uplifting, Infectious Country Music On A Day Like This

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 28, 2017 8:59 am Tagged With: Country, Europe, Norway, singer, songwriter

Norway based singer/songwriter Jorunn Hodne has arrived with a new album, On A Day Like This, packed full of ten uplifting, feel good, well polished country songs. Having worked as a journalist in the realm of culture and entertainment, Jorunn decided to switch sides because she had stories to tell and a sound bed of […]

Do The Freddie, The Roving Apatosaurus Revives Older Songs For Modern Times

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 25, 2017 2:05 pm Tagged With: singer, songwriter

The Roving Apatosaurus is a music collective of creative talents from various geographic locations who revive old classics, not only for the newer generations, but also for those who are old enough to remember the originals. Their latest single and video for Do The Freddie is a remake of Freddie And The Dreamers’ 1960’s dance […]

A Is For Atom Releases Hypnotic New Single, Rainbows

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 25, 2017 9:22 am Tagged With: Alternative, Electronic, indie pop, indie rock

It wasn’t too long ago when we first featured A Is For Atom. The artistic mastermind is back with his single Rainbows. Preparing for the September release of his new EP (a collaboration with producer Carey Clayton), A Is For Atom (aka Mike Cykoski) has been riding the wave of buzz and attention from his […]

Joey Stuckey Returns With The Shadow Bandits and A New Single

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 24, 2017 1:59 pm Tagged With: Blues, blues rock, Georgia, London, producer, Rock, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom, United States

Macon, Georgia based creative Joey Stuckey teamed up with South London based singer and guitarist Charlie Hoskyns to deliver a blues rockin’ love jam with plenty of pop appeal and a sing-a-long memorable chorus to hook listeners from all over the planet. Ain’t It Good To Be In Love features some really sweet sounding guitar […]

It’s Time To RAWK!!! JaggerMouth Unleashes Sonic Awesomesauce

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 24, 2017 12:20 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, hard rock, North Carolina, Rock, southern rock, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina based JaggerMouth deliver a passionate, unrelenting wall of sound that you cannot ignore. Matt Wheeler (vocals), Nic Pugh (guitar), Joe Boyland (guitar), T.J. Banks (bass), and Jake Porter (drums) form like Voltron with an undeniable chemistry that sets these talented creatives apart from your average hard rockin’, southern charmin’ band. Put simply, […]

Across The Board Want To Know, Are You Really Here?

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 24, 2017 11:59 am Tagged With: Canada, pop rock, Rock

Canadian pop rockers Across The Board are back with an awesome new video for their single Are You Really Here. We have featured ATB before, find that feature here. Weaving seamlessly from soft, mellow, 1950’s-esque pop vibes to all out rock and roll and back again, Are You Really Here is a refreshing and exciting […]